We are children of God for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Theme: God Our Father
Curriculum Theme: God Our Father
Focal competence: Loving others as siblings of One Family
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Responsibility
Skills:

• Explaining our relationship with God as Father

Previous Lesson: Visit of the shepherds/wise men and the importance of Jesus’ birth
Topic: God Is Our Father
Subject Matter: We are children of God

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Explain that believers are children of God.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate God’s love and care as a Father.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate simple ways of relating to God as Father (e.g., praying, showing love to others).

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable Christian Religious Studies textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Posters and pictures of a father among his children
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Costumes (for drama, if applicable)
• Drama script (if applicable)
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it helps young pupils understand their special relationship with God as His children. It fosters a sense of belonging, security, and love, encouraging them to trust and obey God as their heavenly Father. This understanding also promotes love and collaboration among them as siblings in God’s family.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have a basic understanding of what a family is and the role of a father in a family.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God Is Our Father

Meaning of Father and Fatherhood

A father is the male parent in a family. Fatherhood means the state of being a father and taking care of children. A good father loves, protects, provides for, and teaches his children.

God as the Father of His Children

The Bible teaches us that God is our heavenly Father. He created us and cares for us just like a good earthly father. When we believe in Jesus, we become God’s children.

Bible Reading

John 1:12

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.”

Similarities Between Earthly Fathers and God’s Care

God cares for us in many ways, just like a good earthly father:

1. He loves us deeply.
2. He protects us from danger.
3. He provides for our needs (food, clothing, shelter).
4. He teaches us right from wrong.
5. He forgives us when we make mistakes.

How Christians Relate to God as Father

As children of God, we relate to Him in the following ways:

1. We pray to Him and talk to Him.
2. We obey His commandments.
3. We trust Him to take care of us.
4. We love and help one another, because we are all His children.
5. We worship and praise Him.

Memory Verse

John 1:12

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.”

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Singing, Role-play/Drama

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to sing a song about family or God’s love. The teacher then asks pupils who their fathers are and what their fathers do for them.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along and share what their fathers do for them.

Learning Point: Family and father’s role

Step 2: Meaning of Father and Fatherhood

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what a father is and what fatherhood means, using examples of a good earthly father. The teacher uses pictures of a father with his children to illustrate the concept.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and identify the father in the pictures.

Learning Point: Definition of fatherhood

Step 3: God as Our Father

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Bible Reading/Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces God as our heavenly Father. The teacher reads John 1:12 from the Holy Bible and explains that when we believe in Jesus, we become children of God. The teacher uses simple language and a story to make the concept clear.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the Bible reading and story, repeating key phrases about God being their Father.

Learning Point: God as heavenly Father

Step 4: Similarities in Care

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Comparison/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the similarities between the care of a good earthly father and God’s care for His children. The teacher highlights how God loves, protects, provides, teaches, and forgives us.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention ways their fathers care for them and compare it to how God cares for everyone.

Learning Point: God’s fatherly care

Step 5: How Christians Relate to God as Father

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains practical ways Christians relate to God as their Father, such as praying, obeying, trusting, and loving others. The teacher encourages pupils to demonstrate simple actions like folding hands to pray or sharing with a friend.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state ways they can relate to God and demonstrate simple actions.

Learning Point: Relating to God

Step 6: Memory Verse

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Repetition/Memorisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes John 1:12 on the board or displays a chart and leads the pupils in reciting it several times. The teacher explains the meaning of the verse in simple terms.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the memory verse after the teacher and try to explain its meaning.

Learning Point: Memory verse recitation

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who is our heavenly Father?
2. How do we become children of God?
3. Mention one way God cares for us like a good father.
4. What is our memory verse for today?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding God’s fatherhood

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes about God being their Father and how Christians relate to Him into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Notes on God’s fatherhood

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that God loves them very much as His children and they should always trust Him and love one another. The teacher leads a short prayer.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and participate in the prayer.

Learning Point: God’s loving fatherhood

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Draw a picture of your family and write “God is my Father” below it.
2. Write down two ways God shows He is our Father.
3. Recite the memory verse (John 1:12) to your parents.
4. Tell your parents one way you can show love to another child of God.
5. Why is it good to be a child of God?

Lesson Keywords

• Father – The male parent in a family.
• Fatherhood – The state of being a father and caring for children.
• God – Our heavenly Father, creator of all things.
• Children of God – Believers who have received Jesus Christ.
• Believe – To accept something as true and trust in it.

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide simplified explanations and use more visual aids. Allow them to draw pictures to express their understanding instead of writing. Pair them with stronger learners for activities. Focus on memorising just the key phrase “God is my Father.”

Extension for faster learners: Encourage them to explain the memory verse in their own words or to think of more ways God shows His fatherly care. They can also help lead the class in reciting the memory verse or demonstrating how to relate to God.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: “God is our Father Primary 1 CRS” or “Children of God Bible lesson for kids”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, relevant pictures of families, and the memory verse clearly written or displayed. Begin by engaging pupils with a familiar song or questions about their own fathers to connect with their prior knowledge. When explaining God as Father, use simple, relatable language and emphasize His love and care. Encourage active participation through questions, discussions, and simple role-play if possible, especially when discussing how Christians relate to God. Pay close attention during the Bible reading and memory verse recitation to ensure all pupils understand the core message of John 1:12. During evaluation, allow both oral and written responses suitable for Primary 1. Guide pupils carefully when copying notes from the board, ensuring neatness. For weaker learners, focus on the main idea that God is their Father and He loves them. For faster learners, encourage deeper reflection on the implications of being a child of God.